Abstract: A grooved embolectomy catheter (10) having lumen including a grooved insertion end (22). A method of treating a thrombus in an individual in need of treatment by inserting the above catheter into an individual, at a location in need of treatment, and rotating the catheter within the individual at the location in need of treatment, thereby breaking apart the thrombus is provided.

Abstract: A catheter including an end portion having a platform extending substantially radially outwardly therefrom. A catheter for treating aneurysms, the catheter including a lumen having an insertion end and an opposite end and a radially outwardly expandable ring attached to the insertion end of the catheter. An expandable ring capable of being attached to a catheter. A method of treating an aneurysm by inserting the above catheter into an artery in need of treatment.

Abstract: Bilayer tablet comprising an immediate release first layer comprising an effective amount of oxcarbazepine and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipients and a controlled release second layer comprising an effective amount of oxcarbazepine and pharmaceutically acceptable excipients wherein the total amount of oxcarbazepine impurities is less than or equal to about 2% by weight. A process for preparation of controlled release bilayer tablets is capable of delivering oxcarbazepine from one layer immediately followed by a controlled delivery of oxcarbazepine from a matrix forming layer, and a process for preparation of oxcarbazepine bilayer tablets. Bilayer tablets of oxcarbazepine, which maintain a therapeutically effective blood concentration of oxcarbazepine with once a day administration.

Abstract: A novel pharmaceutical dental composition including diclofenac and chlorhexidine gluconate intended for pain associated with various diseases, comprising the diclofenac in its salt form and the chlorhexidine, and in addition a mucoadhesive agent in a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle providing for bio-adhesion of the composition. One or more local anesthetics such a lidocaine and benzocaine, etc. may also optionally be included.

Abstract: A vascular structure, including an artery, vein or vessel, with a peripheral wall defining a cavity and having a localized abnormal wall is treated by inserting a device of a hydrogel material into the cavity; and then hydrating and expanding the hydrogel material until the device occludes the localized abnormal wall, sealing it from the cavity of the vascular structure.